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Giannis Biography
Giannis Biography -
Started playing basketball in high school
Began his basketball career in high school as a junior. -
Professional Basketball
Made the roster for the youth squad of Filathlitikos. -
Senior Squad of Filathlitikos
Giannis joins the senior squad of Filathlitikos in 2012. -
Signs 4 year deal with Spanish club
In December 2012, just days after turning 18, Antetokounmpo signed a four-year deal with Spanish club CAI Zaragoza, reportedly including NBA buyouts after each season. -
NBA Draft
On April 28, 2013, Antetokounmpo officially made himself eligible for the 2013 NBA draft. -
Signed Contract with Bucks
On July 30, 2013, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Bucks. -
All-Star Event
He was selected to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, where he tallied nine points, two rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes. -
Contract Extension
On October 16, 2014, the Bucks exercised their third-year team option on Antetokounmpo's rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2015–16 season. -
Career Game
On February 6, 2015, he recorded a then career-high 27 points and 15 rebounds in a loss to the Houston Rockets. -
Elimination In Playoffs
In the Bucks' first round playoff match-up with the Chicago Bulls, they were defeated 4 games to 2. -
Africa Game
On August 1, 2015, Antetokounmpo played for Team Africa in the 2015 NBA Africa exhibition game, representing Nigeria due to his parents being born there. -
Another Contract Extension
On October 26, 2015, the Bucks exercised their fourth-year team option on Antetokounmpo's rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2016–17 season. -
First Career Triple Double
On February 22, 2016, Antetokounmpo recorded his first career triple-double with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 108–101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. -
Huge Contract Extension
On September 19, 2016, Antetokounmpo agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Bucks. -
New Career High
On February 10, 2017, Antetokounmpo set a new career high with 41 points in a 122–114 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. -
Elimination In Playoffs
The Bucks went on to lose Game 6 three days later despite a 34-point effort from Antetokounmpo, as they bowed out of the playoffs with a 4–2 defeat. -
Current Career High
He scored a career-high 44 points in a 113–110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers -
Selected as All-Star 2018
Played in the 2018 NBA All-Star game. He recorded 16 points but his team lost by 3 points. -
Elimination In Playoffs
The Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs with a 112–96 loss in Game 7.